Welcome to gotravelyourself.com – A Solo Travel Blog for People Who’d Rather Go Than Wait.
This site is for anyone who’s ever said, “I want to travel, but no one can come with me.” Hence our motto: “Travel solo. travel smart, travel well.“
Whether you’re planning your first solo trip or you’ve already racked up passport stamps on your own, this is your space. We created this blog because solo travel changed our lives—and we believe it can change yours too.
Here’s what you’ll find on the site:
- Destination Guides: Focused on solo-friendly places—where to go, how to get around, where to stay, and what to avoid.
- Solo Travel Tips: From staying safe to dealing with loneliness, this is practical advice based on real experiences.
- Itineraries & Ideas: Whether you have 3 days or 3 months, find trip ideas that fit your budget, comfort zone, or wild side.
- Personal Stories: The highs, the mess-ups, the people I met, and the moments that made solo travel unforgettable.
This isn’t about being fearless or ultra-adventurous. It’s about taking that first step—booking the flight, showing up in a new place alone, and realizing you’re more capable than you thought.
Solo travel isn’t just a style—it’s a mindset. You learn to trust yourself, to get curious, to be okay with quiet, and to find joy in your own company. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it.
We are not here to sell you tours* or pretend every trip is perfect. We are here to share what works, what doesn’t, and how to make solo travel feel doable—even if you’re nervous (especially if you’re nervous).
So if you’re ready to stop waiting and start exploring, you’re in the right place.
Start with the Beginner’s Guide to Solo Travel, or check out the latest posts for inspiration.
Safe travels and see you soon!
Our team

Hi, I’m Jenny, a solo travel writer based in the UK with nearly a decade of independent travel under my belt. I took my first solo trip at 24, a slightly terrifying two weeks in Vietnam, and I’ve been hooked ever since.
Over the past 9 years I’ve completed 60+ solo trips across Europe, Southeast Asia, Central America and Japan, from weekend city breaks in Prague to three-week overland journeys through the Balkans. I speak conversational French and basic Spanish, which has opened more doors (and more dinner tables) than any guidebook ever could.
My writing focuses on the practical stuff solo female travellers actually need: safety, navigation, budget-stretching, and finding genuine connection on the road. I don’t do fluff. If I haven’t personally figured out whether a city is safe to walk home alone at midnight, I won’t pretend I have.
When I’m not writing I’m usually planning the next one, or eating something I can’t pronounce.

Hello, I am Jan, a travel writer based in the Czech Republic. I specialize in discovering and writing about my homeland—medieval towns, mountain hikes, the local pub scene, and off-the-tourist-radar destinations.
I also write about life as an expat in Czechia—just what it is like to live here, and not just visit. I write sometimes about other countries from the region: Slovakia, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia.

Hi, I’m Natalia, an Argentine-born writer of travel pieces. My articles about my hometown of Buenos Aires reflect the way it exists to me—beyond the conventional attractions, reaching the regular locales, the local haunts, and actual tales that make Buenos Aires.
I also blog about expat life here—what it really is like to make this city one’s home, from the enjoyable aspects (weekend ferias and those late-night empanadas) to the frustrating ones (hi, paperwork). If you’re stopping by or considering making Buenos Aires home, I aim to be honest, practical, and somewhat personal.

I’m Andrea, a travel writer based between Vienna and the Croatian coast, and I’ve been exploring both countries in depth for the past 10 years.
I’ve taken 50+ solo trips across Austria, Croatia, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, Italy and the wider Balkans, and I speak German, Croatian and English fluently, which means I get to have conversations most tourists never do. I know which Viennese coffee house the locals actually go to (hint: not the famous ones), and I know the Dalmatian islands well enough to tell you which ferry to take and which to avoid.
My writing is grounded in lived experience: I’ve navigated Austrian bureaucracy as a resident, hiked the Julian Alps in September when the crowds have gone, and eaten my way through Dubrovnik’s back streets at midnight. I cover Central Europe and the Adriatic for solo travellers who want something more than a highlight reel.
I also write in depth about Vienna and Austria at allaboutvienna.com, where you’ll find everything from neighbourhood guides to seasonal event coverage and expat tips.
When I’m not writing I’m usually hiking, swimming in the Adriatic, or arguing about which city makes better coffee. (It’s Vienna. It’s always Vienna.)

Hi, I’m Lily, a solo traveller, slow travel advocate and writer based in Wales. I’ve been exploring Europe independently for 9 years, mostly by train, mostly without a rigid itinerary, and almost always alone.
I’ve taken 55+ solo trips through France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, the Balkans, the Baltics and Scandinavia. I speak French and Italian, both learned on the road rather than in a classroom, which means I’m better at ordering wine and arguing with train conductors than I am at formal grammar.
My particular passion is the parts of Europe that don’t make the Instagram highlight reels: the underrated cities, the regional trains that no one takes, the local markets, the restaurants where you’re the only foreigner and the menu isn’t in English. I’ve eaten alone in some of the world’s best restaurants and some of its scruffiest tavernas, and I firmly believe solo dining is one of the great underrated pleasures of travel.
I write practical guides for solo travellers who want to actually experience a place, not just tick it off a list.

Hi, I’m Laura — a travel writer with a thing for Switzerland and Central Europe. I write practical, down-to-earth guides that help people get the most out of their trips, whether they’re navigating mountain trains in the Alps or finding the best cafés in small Czech towns. I’m based in Zurich, but I’m often on the road, notebook in hand, chasing great views, good food, and local stories. My goal? To make travel feel less overwhelming and way more fun.

Hey everyone! I’m Luciana, a travel writer from Colombia. I focus on places I know and love, mostly Colombia, Central America, and North America.
I’m all about discovering those hidden gems that don’t always make it into the guidebooks: think street food stalls, quiet little towns, underrated hiking trails, and the kind of real-life moments that truly capture what a place is all about.
Whether I’m wandering through vibrant markets in Guatemala, cruising across the deserts of the U.S., or hiking the Andes, I try to keep it real and useful, no fluff, just the good stuff.
When I’m not off exploring or writing about it, you’ll probably find me sipping too much coffee, editing photos, or dreaming up my next trip.
Let’s keep discovering and traveling smarter, one trip at a time.

I’m Vamika, a solo traveller and writer from Jaipur, India. Growing up in Rajasthan gave me an early education in how travel can be both humbling and transformative, and I’ve spent the last 8 years chasing that feeling across Asia and beyond.
I’ve completed 45+ solo trips covering India, Thailand, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Australia and New Zealand. I speak Hindi, English and conversational Thai, the Thai came from three extended stays in Chiang Mai that turned into something closer to living there than visiting.
I write specifically for solo travellers navigating Asia: the sensory overload of arriving in Bangkok alone for the first time, the logistics of getting a SIM card that actually works, the budget hostels that feel safe, and the temples that are worth the early alarm. I cover the layover game better than almost anyone, I’ve turned dozens of airport stopovers into genuine mini-adventures.
If you’re a solo traveller heading to Asia and you want advice that’s actually been tested on the ground, you’re in the right place.
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